Preserving-jar



(No Model.)

H. A. ROBINSON.

PRBSERVING JAR. No. 520,338. I Patented May 22, 1894.

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HELEN A. ROBINSON, OF OLYMER, NEW YORK.

PRESERVlNG-JAR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 520,338, dated May 22,1894.

Application filed December 29,1891. Renewed hprilll, 1894. Serial No.507,183. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HELEN A. ROBINSON, a citizen of the United States,residing at' Clymer, in the county of Chautauqua and State of NewYork,have invented certain new and usefullmprovements in Preserving-Jars; andI do hereby declare that the following is'a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, which will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to preserving jars, and it has for its object toprovide a simple and improved jar of such formation whereby it isadapted for the reception of fruits and vegetables in their whole orunbroken condition, in which the contents can be readily removed, andthe jar thoroughly and easily cleansed.

A further object of the invention is to provide a jar of this character,embodying simple and inexpensive means for fastening the cover in placeand insuring the jar against admission of air.

To this end, the invention consists, substantially, in the construction,combination and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter more fullydescribed and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings-Figure l is a perspective view of a preserving jar,embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical, longitudinal sectionalview of the same. Fig.3 is a top plan view of the jar with the cover andfastener removed. Fig. 4 is a detail perspective view, illustrating themanner of attaching the fastener. Fig. 5 is similar view of thefastener, detached.

Corresponding parts in all the figures are denoted by the same lettersof reference.

Referring to the drawings, A designates the jar or can, manufactured ofglass, tin or other suitable material, and formed with a-receptacle, a,of a corresponding sectional area throughout its length. Near the mouth,B, of the jar or can is provided a circumferential flange or rib, b, thepurpose of which will hereinafter appear. The top surface of the flangeb is broadened by reducing the exterior diameter of the mouth of the jaror can, and said surface forms an annular shoulder,

0, upon which is disposed a rubber sealing ring, C.

D designates the cap or cover, which 1s formed of the same material asthe jar or can. This cap orcover is formed with a smooth top-surface, d,and with a downwardlyprojecting annular flange, d which rests upon thesealing-ring and incloses the mouth of the jar or can. For retaining thecap or cover in place and rendering the jar or can airtight, a fasteningdevice is employed whlch will now be described.

E designates a bail formed of heavy wire, of an approximately U-shape,and provided with out-turned ends 6 e. The bail is secured in place by aband or wire, F, bent at about its center to form an eye, f, adapted toIIBGGHVQ one of the outturned ends of the bail, and from said eye theends of the wire are passed around the jar or can, just below the flangeb, and secured together. One of the secured ends of this wire isextended and bent to form a hook, f adapted to receive the otherout-turned end of the bail. When secured by the wire F, the bailprojects up at opposite sides of the cap or cover and over the same, andabout centrally upon the bail is disposed an inverted V-shaped spring,G. The

latter is also constructed of wire, formed at its apex with one or morecoils, g, through which the bail passes, the coils serving to obviateplay of the spring. The members, 9' g, of the spring extend downwardlyandbear upon the cap or cover, the ends of said members being bentslightly upward to form smooth bearing surfaceswhich contact with thecap D.

The operation and advantages of my 1nvention will be readily understoodby those skilled in the art to which it appertains. By the employment ofa jar or can of the same interior diameter throughout its length, largefruits and vegetables may be preserved in their whole state, thecontents of the jar or can more conveniently removed, and the same morereadily and easily cleansed than is the case with jars or cans having acontracted mouth or opening. To seal the jar or can, the cap is placedthereon, with an intervening sealing ring. Thebail is then connectedwith the eye of the securing Wire, with the spring seated over the cap,and the opposite side of the bail pressed down and the bent end thereofconnected with the hook f. WVhen thus secured, a continuous pressure isexerted by the spring uponthe cap, retaining the same securely againstthe packing ring, and thus effectually preventing entrance of air intothe jar or can.

I claim as my invention- 1. The combination, with a jar or can, and acover therefor, of a fastener comprising an approximately U -shaped bailhaving outturned ends adapted to be removably connected with the can orjar, said bail extending over the cap or cover, and an inverted V-shapedspring provided at its apex with one or more coils encircling the bail,the members of said spring bearing upon the cap or cover; substantiallyas set forth.

2. The combination, with a jar or can having its receptacle formed of acorresponding diameter throughout its length, and provided with acircumferential flange near its mouth, and a cap or cover inclosing thelatter, of a fastener comprising a wire or band encircling the jar orcan below the flange and provided at opposite sides, respectively, withan eye and hook, an approximately U-shaped bail having its ends turnedoutwardly and adapted to engage said eye and hook, said bail extendingover and above the cap or cover, and an inverted V-shaped springprovided at its apex with one or more coils encircling the bail andhaving its downwardlydivergent members bearing against the cap or cover;substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my sign aturc in presence of two witnesses.

HELEN A. ROBINSON. Witnesses:

THOMAS J. MILES, J. BURDETTE JOHNSON.

